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3 Principles of the Kingdom in Mark 4-5

Principle of Invisible Action Jesus was asleep on a pillow and it felt and looked like he didn't care, but He is in control. Like the seed sown that grows regardless of human feeling or knowledge, the work of the Kingdom is independent of human cognizance. Sometimes, answer to prayer, miracl es don't seem happening. But, what seems to be the case is only a matter of sub jec tive perception. God knows what he is doing. Principle of Tangible Flow of Power The physical flow of power through CONTACT is evident in both OT and NT (Moses' rod, Elijah's mantle, Elisha's bones, Disciples' kerchiefs, oil...). Jesus perceived power leave His body. ... But it was faith that Healed her Principle of Order, Unity, and Seriousness God is not a God of confusion.

The Spirit as Witness in the Work of Salvation

One’s lifetime is insufficient to capture in words the extent of the Spirit’s work towards the salvation of any individual. The Spirit was involved not only in the creation of the world (Gen.1:1,2; Psa.104:30) but also is involved in the creation of every human being that comes into the world (Psa.139:7,13-16). But, more importantly, it is through the Spirit that the believer is regenerated (born again) and becomes a new creation in Christ. “According to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit” (Tit.3:5) Jesus said to Nicodemus, a Jewish teacher: “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” As Nicodemus began wondering what “born again” meant, Jesus explained, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:5, 6).  Jesus declared Himself to Nicodemus as the “He who ca...