James Klassen

Spiritual Warfare

Luke 13:10-17 (NIV)
On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,

The purpose of the Holy Spirit

Isaiah 61:1-4 (NIV)
The Spirit of the Sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

Purpose

Luke 4:18-19 (NIV)
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,

Lord of the Poor

1 Corinthians 1:26-27 (NIV)
Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.

God Chooses the poor for his Kingdom

James 2:5 (NIV)
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

Kingdom is here finger/spirit

Luke 11:17-20 (NIV)
Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: "Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall.

The way to a clean cup

Luke 11:41 (NIV)
But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.

The poor

Luke 14:12-14 (NIV)
Then Jesus said to his host, "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid.

Mark 4:26-29

Mark 4:26-29 (NASB)
And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil;

1 Peter 2:9-10

1 Peter 2:9-10 (NIV)
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Luke 10:9-11

Luke 10:9-11 (NIV)
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'

Luke 17:20

Luke 17:20 (NIV)
Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed,

Matthew 6:33

Matthew 6:33 (NASB)
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

2 Corinthians 10:3

2 Corinthians 10:3 (NIV)
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.

2 Timothy 2:14

2 Timothy 2:14 (NIV)
Keep reminding God's people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Luke 17:20

Luke 17:20 (NIV)
Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed,

Ephesians 4:4

Ephesians 4:4 (MSG)
You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness.

Ephesians 2:10

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV84)
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Hebrews 10:19

Hebrews 10:19 (NIV84)
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,