David Cwir - How to be Led by The Spirit and Know the Will of God (Life in the Spirit Part 10)

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing, which is to be conformed to the image of Christ. As soon as Jesus was anointed by the Spirit, He immediately began being led by the Spirit (Luke 4:1-2). This is exactly what we are supposed to do as Christians: “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God” (Romans 8:14). Jesus is our example of what it looks like to live life in the Spirit, and how we are called to follow His example as the early Christians did in the book of Acts. Check out this week’s teaching for a Scriptural foundation on how to hear God’s voice, know God’s will, and be led by the Spirit

Note: This is part ten from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - How to Live Life in the Spirit - Jesus is Our Example (Life in the Spirit: Session 9)

From His conception to His resurrection, everything about Jesus Christ’s life and ministry was a result of the Spirit’s work: He was conceived by the Spirit (Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:35); He was led by the Spirit (Matthew 4:1; Luke 4:1); He was empowered to do ministry by the Spirit (Luke 4:14-20); He spoke the Word of God by the Spirit (John 3:34; John 6:63); He was raised from the dead by the Spirit (Romans 8:11). Check out this week’ teaching to learn more about how Jesus was the ultimate man of the Spirit, how He is our example of what it looks like to live life in the Spirit, and how we are called to follow His example of a Spirit-empowered life: Note:

This is part nine from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - What is the Temple of the Holy Spirit? (Life in the Spirit Equip Class: Session 8)

In the New Testament, the local church is referred to as God’s temple because it is the place where His presence dwells by His Spirit. The implications of this central matter are considerable for us. We are called to build the habitation of the Lord, the dwelling place of God, the place where He wants to dwell. Check out this teaching to learn more about the biblical revelation that God’s temple is now the gathered people of God (not a building), the implications for us in terms of how we are to understand the local church, and our mandate to be a people of His presence. Note: This is part three from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - The Fulfilled Realities of the Promised Holy Spirit (Life in the Spirit: Session 7)

The Spirit is the fulfillment of the promise that God Himself would once again be present with His people. The implications are considerable in terms of what it means for us individually and corporately to be the people of God. The whole existence of the church is to be a colony of heaven; living out the lifestyle and the values of eternity in the present age by the Spirit. This is where the Spirit becomes key to the Christian walk, because without the Spirit we cannot live this eternal existence in the present age. Check out this message if you would like to learn more about how the coming of the Spirit into the life of the believer, and in the community, fulfilled three critical dimensions of the promised New Covenant and how that changes our present existence Note: This is part three from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - Living Life in the Radical Middle (Between the Ages) [Life in the Spirit: Session 6]

Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the gift of the Spirit, God Himself had set the future in motion, so that everything in the “present” is determined by the appearance of “the future.” We live between the times: already the future has begun, not yet has it been consummated (1 John 3:2). As result, we are supposed to live in the radical middle; our lives being so absolutely marked by the realities of the future that we live it in a new kind of way. Check out this teaching if you would like to learn Biblical principles about how we are called to live the life of the future now in the present age. Note: This is part three from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - The Restoration of the Lost Presence of God (Life in the Spirit Equip Class: Session 5)

The theme of the presence of God is crucial to both the Old and New Testaments. The main calling and purpose of the people of God is to be a people of His presence. In the New Testament, there is a very explicit equating of the now-present Holy Spirit with the same Holy Spirit who led Israel out of Egypt into the Promised Land and who was present among them, first in the tabernacle and then in the temple. It was that presence that was lost in the exile and has now been restored: first in the coming of Christ and then in the gift of the Holy Spirit. Check out this message if you would like to hear more about the importance of our calling to be a people of God’s presence. Note: This is part three from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - Spirit Ministry: Power or Still Small Voice? (Life in the Spirit: Session 4)

For the early church, the Spirit represented God’s own personal presence—and since God is all-powerful—they always viewed the Spirit as the embodiment of God’s power. Yet, for some reason, later Christians adopted a quieter view of the Spirit, likening it to a “still small voice,” which starkly contrasts with the New Testament experience. The early church wouldn’t have grasped our later notions of a subdued Spirit; they understood that when God was present, power was undeniably there too. In many ways, this reality marks a key difference between them and us. If you’d like to explore the central and vital role the Spirit played in the life and theology of the early church—and what it means for us today—check out this week’s message Note: This is part four from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - What is Spirituality? (Life in the Spirit Equip Class: Session 3)

The word "spirituality" has been shipwrecked! Because the term can mean anything these days, it has totally lost its meaning. However, originally the term “Spirituality” was all about God’s Spirit (according to Paul who coined the original Greek word in the Bible). Yet in our common speech, we no longer see the Spirit in Spirituality because the word has become mostly about us as individuals. This even shows in the way many English Bibles have translated the word “Spiritual” with a small “s” in texts where the Holy Spirit is clearly in view. Check out the following audio message if you would like to learn more about the meaning of Spirituality according to how the Biblical writers originally intended it. Note: This is part three from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - Reconciling the Present and Future Reality of the Kingdom of God (Session 2)

One of the key theological concepts related to the Kingdom of God is the "already but not yet" tension, which refers to the paradox that the Kingdom is both present ("already") and yet to be fully realized ("not yet"). This raises the question: "How can something be both present and future at the same time?" Resolving this mystery is crucial for understanding Jesus' teachings, life in the Spirit, and the New Testament as a whole. In this second session, we explore how to reconcile the Kingdom of God as both present and future by delving into what Jesus refers to as "The Mystery of the Kingdom." Note: This is part two from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California

David Cwir - What is the Kingdom of God? (Life in the Spirit Equip Class: Session 1)

Understanding the Kingdom of God is essential for grasping the teachings and ministry of Jesus (Mark 1:14-15; Matthew 4:23; Luke 4:43). Scripture indicates that the Kingdom of God is connected to Jewish end-time expectations and must be interpreted within the context of Jewish Messianic hopes. In this first session, we explore the end-time expectations that had developed in Judaism before the time of John the Baptist and Jesus to provide a framework for understanding how the New Testament concept of the Kingdom of God fits into these expectations. This is part one from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California.

Praying with the Authority of Christ

“How did Jesus pray?” In Scripture, Jesus’ prayers were often short, in the imperative tense of the verb (a command). This was especially the case when He was confronting the enemy and demonstrating the Kingdom of God (e.g., healing the sick). Jesus delegated His power and authority over the devil to all believers on the earth (Luke 10:19). But just knowing this isn't enough: It's knowledge acted upon that brings results! So, how do we exercise our authority in Christ? In the same way Jesus did: through the prayer of command in His Name (Mark 11:23). Check out this audio message if you would like to learn more about the authority of the believer and a Scriptural basis for the importance and effectiveness of the prayer of command:  

The Story of the Restoration of the Lost Presence of God

The theme of the presence of God is crucial to both the Old and New Testaments. In this video, David tells the biblical story of the restoration of the lost presence of God and explains how the main calling and purpose as the people of God is to be a people of His presence.

*If you are interested, you can also listen or download the entire audio message on this topic HERE

What Was Paul's Thorn in the Flesh?

Many people have interpreted Paul's "thorn in my flesh" in 2 Corinthians 12:7 to mean that God allows sickness and disease to keep people humble. In this video, David addresses this scripture to show that Paul was not referring to a sickness or disease, but that Paul meant something quite different in context. Check out this video if you are interested in hearing more about what Paul meant by a "thorn in his flesh"

What's Your Expectancy Level?

Expectancy is synonymous with faith. In this week’s message, David teaches about the importance of raising our expectations and believing God for the impossible. There are absolutely no limits with God, as Jesus tells us in Mark 9:23 “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Check out this video if you would like hear about the importance of believing God for the impossible, scriptural promises that will absolutely transform your life if you get a hold of them, and how to get breakthrough in your prayer life according to Jesus.

*If you are interested, you can also listen or download the entire audio message on this topic HERE

The Holy Spirit of Promise

Christian Theology in general has neglected the central and crucial role that the Spirit played in the life and theology of the early church. From their Jewish heritage, they understood that the Spirit was part of the promise for the future (Ezekiel 36:26-27; Joel 2:28-30) and the gift of the Spirit is the crowning evidence that God’s end-time promises are being fulfilled (Acts 2:15-18; Ephesians 1:13-14; Galatians 3:14). The gift of the outpoured Spirit meant that the Messianic Age (“The Kingdom of God”) had already arrived, that God had ushered in the new covenant, and that He had renewed the lost presence of God to His people. Check out this week’s video if you would like to hear more about why the Spirit is so crucial the early church's understanding of Christian existence.

*If you are interested, you can also listen or download the entire audio message on this topic HERE

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