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The word “keys” in the Bible is deeply symbolic. Keys represent authority, access, control, and stewardship . Whoever holds the key has the right to open or shut, permit or deny. Let me walk you through the key references: 1. Old Testament Isaiah 22:22 “I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” Here the key represents authority over the royal household . It’s about stewardship, trust, and responsibility. 2. Jesus and the Keys Matthew 16:19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Jesus gives Peter the keys, symbolizing spiritual authority to open the way for others (through the gospel) and to establish order in the church. Matthew 18:18 The authority of binding and loosing (allowing and forbidding) is extended to the whole church body, not just Pe...

  From Mission Field Churches to Full-Fledged Churches Introduction Many churches begin as small mission field gatherings. But God’s desire is for His church to grow in maturity, influence, and fruitfulness. Just like a seed grows into a tree, a mission church must grow into a full-fledged church. Today, we will see how a church can “run the race” in five ways to become strong and dynamic. 1. Running with Vision and Mission 📖 Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” A full-fledged church must know its God-given vision. Mission answers the what —to preach the gospel and make disciples (Matthew 28:19–20). Vision answers the why —to glorify God and expand His kingdom. Application: Leaders must clearly communicate the vision. Every ministry—worship, teaching, evangelism—should align with the mission. 2. Running with Pace (Speed) 📖 Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision and make it plain… that he may run who reads it.” God’...

Discernment and Guarding Against Deception  विवेक और धोखे से बचाव Introduction  भूमिका We live in a time where truth and lies often look very similar. Many voices claim to speak for God, yet not all are from Him. Jesus Himself warned that false prophets and false Christs would arise to deceive—even showing signs and wonders (Matthew 24:24). Therefore, every believer must develop discernment , stay rooted in Scripture , and walk in a Spirit-led life . हम ऐसे समय में जी रहे हैं जहाँ सत्य और झूठ बहुत समान दिखाई देते हैं। अनेक आवाज़ें दावा करती हैं कि वे परमेश्वर की ओर से बोलती हैं, परन्तु सब सच में परमेश्वर से नहीं होतीं। यीशु ने स्वयं चेतावनी दी कि झूठे मसीह और झूठे भविष्यवक्ता उठ खड़े होंगे, यहाँ तक कि चिन्ह और अद्भुत कार्य भी दिखाएँगे ताकि धोखा दें (मत्ती 24:24)। इसलिए हर विश्वासी को विवेकशील होना चाहिए, पवित्रशास्त्र में जड़ें जमाए रहना चाहिए और आत्मा के नेतृत्व में जीवन जीना चाहिए। 1. Discernment  विवेक 📖 2 Corinthians 11:14 – “Satan himself masquerades as an a...

 Here’s 2 Peter 2:1 in a few translations: KJV : “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” ESV : “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.” NIV : “But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.” Explanation This verse is Peter’s warning about false teachers who would infiltrate the church. “False prophets among the people” Refers back to Israel’s history, where false prophets constantly misled ...

 Here’s Matthew 24:24 in a few translations: KJV : “For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” ESV : “For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” NIV : “For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” Explanation This verse is part of Jesus’ Olivet Discourse , where He describes the events before His return. “False Christs, and false prophets” Refers to people who claim to be the Messiah or speak with prophetic authority but are impostors. History records several such figures (both in the 1st century and throughout church history), but Jesus warns of more to come, especially before the end. “Shall shew great signs and wonders” These false leaders won’t just...

 Here’s Luke 21:36 in a few major translations for clarity: KJV : “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” ESV : “But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” NIV : “Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” Explanation This verse comes near the end of Jesus’ Olivet Discourse (Luke 21, Matthew 24, Mark 13) where He describes the signs of the end times, coming tribulations, and His second coming. “Watch ye therefore” – Jesus commands vigilance, meaning spiritual alertness, discernment, and awareness of the times. Believers must not be lulled into carelessness by worldly distractions. “Pray always” – Prayer is the believer’s l...

Amos 9:11–15 (ESV) for you, followed by a short explanation: Amos 9:11–15 11 “In that day I will raise up the booth of David that is fallen and repair its breaches, and raise up its ruins and rebuild it as in the days of old,  12 that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations who are called by my name,” declares the LORD who does this.  13 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman shall overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it.  14 I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.  15 I will plant them on their land, and they shall never again be uprooted out of the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. ✨ Explanation v.11 : God promises to rest...