Subject: We are heirs of God, but do we claim it?
August 07, 1982 19:30
Missions-Zentrum, Krefeld, Germany
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Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of understanding God's revelations within scripture, as the scriptures alone are not sufficient without divine unveiling. He encourages the congregation to remain steadfast in faith, recognizing that the Kingdom of God is both within believers and will be established on Earth. Believers should rely on God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to endure the worsening times, focusing on the eternal, unshakable Kingdom.
Brother Frank opens by expressing gratitude and highlighting the blessings of worship and hearing God's Word. He stresses the importance of gathering in the Lord's presence and mutual encouragement as the day of His return approaches. He notes the world's chaos but emphasizes maintaining spiritual clarity through God's grace. He references the faithfulness of Moses as a servant testifying to future revelations, contrasting this with the scripture scholars who lacked understanding of the revelations within the scriptures. Brother Frank defines revelation as the unveiling of what is hidden from the wise, cautioning against turning divine teachings into human commandments. He draws a parallel to the present, noting that one can possess the Gospels and Revelation without truly having the revelation of their meaning. He encourages gratitude for God's self-revelation and the revealing of His Word. He speaks on holding fast to hope until the end, which is only possible for those who have received an unshakable Kingdom. He references Hebr 12, discussing the future shaking of all that can be shaken to reveal the unshakeable. He quotes Daniel, noting that God's Kingdom is everlasting and will outlast all others. He emphasizes that believers are in God's Kingdom, have received eternal life, and will reign with Him. He speaks on the dual nature of the Kingdom of God, being both within believers and coming to Earth. He stresses reliance on God's grace through the Word and Spirit to endure worsening times. He references brother Branham's description of the world becoming like a mental institution towards the end. He encourages believers not to be dismayed by these signs but to lift up their heads, knowing that their redemption is near. He references Hebr 5, highlighting that Jesus learned obedience through suffering, and encourages believers to bring their concerns to God, who is able to save them from death. He speaks on the necessity of obedience for completion, referencing Jesus's divine completion. He references Kol 1, praying that believers may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. He emphasizes the need for God's Word to become a reality through the church, confirmed by signs and wonders. He references Hebr 12, noting that God's voice once shook the Earth, but now He has promised to shake not only the Earth but also the heavens. He emphasizes that believers are children of promise with a claim to a divine inheritance, referencing Gal 4. He speaks on the divine state of believers, referencing a story of a dilapidated barn concealing a beautiful new house being built within. He emphasizes that God is building His house within believers, and one day the old structure will be torn down to reveal the new. He encourages believers to grasp what God has made of them so that He can accomplish His purposes through them. He speaks on God sending His Word to heal and reveal the forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life. He encourages holding fast until the end, trusting that what God has built will never collapse. He speaks on being anchored behind the curtain, in the presence of God, and references the tearing of the temple curtain at Jesus's crucifixion, signifying that the way is now open for all to come to God. He concludes by emphasizing the need to believe what God has spoken and to trust in Him, who is always faithful. He closes with a prayer for God to come into His full right, to confirm His Word, and to make believers living members of His body.