Short Summary

Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's complete work of grace and redemption through the ultimate sacrifice. He stresses the necessity of maintaining true fellowship with God and fellow believers, grounded in the revealed Word and the Holy Spirit, while also cautioning against self-reliance and deviation from the original divine message.

Detailed Summary

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The Importance of True Fellowship with God

Takeaway: Genuine fellowship with God includes fellowship with those who faithfully proclaim and believe in His Word.

Reasoning: Brother Frank emphasizes that one cannot claim to have fellowship with God while rejecting those whom God has appointed to deliver His message.

The Divine Message

Takeaway: The message we proclaim and adhere to must be the pure, unadulterated message from God, not human interpretations or substitutes.

Reasoning: Brother Frank stresses the importance of the divine message that originates from God, cautioning against messages that are merely human interpretations.

Steadfastness in the Doctrine of the Apostles

Takeaway: Maintaining true fellowship requires steadfast adherence to the doctrine of the apostles, avoiding foreign teachings that cause division and confusion.

Reasoning: Brother Frank warns against straying from the original divine message and the teachings of the apostles, which leads to division and turmoil within the community of believers.

The Characteristics of True Believers' Fellowship

Takeaway: A true community of believers is marked by adherence to the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.

Reasoning: Brother Frank identifies four key elements that define the genuine fellowship of believers, emphasizing their importance in maintaining unity and spiritual connection.

Divine Community

Takeaway: The divine community is restored through the blood of Jesus Christ, creating a unified body of believers who share in the redemption and are called to be God's dwelling place.

Reasoning: Brother Frank explains that the community is re-established through Christ's sacrifice, uniting believers into a single body redeemed by His blood and purposed to be God's dwelling place.

SCRIPTURES

POWERFUL QUOTES

• "Ein vollendetes Werk der Gnade, der Erlösung, eine vollkommene Vergebung und Versöhnung hat Gott uns an einem einzigen Tage durch eine einzige Erlösungstat geschenkt.""
• "Wer zu ihm kommt, muss glauben, dass er da ist und dass er sich von denen, die ihn suchen, finden lässt.""
• "Gott offenbart sein Wort und seinen Willen zu einem ganz bestimmten Zweck, um uns zu der Gemeinschaft, die durch den Sündenfall, durch Übertretung des Wortes unterbrochen wurde, in diese Gemeinschaft zurückzubringen.""
• "Gemeinschaft mit Gott ist Gemeinschaft mit denen, die Gotteswort bringen, die Gotteswort hören, die Gotteswort glauben.""
• "Jeder, den Gott sendet, der redet Gottes Wort. Und alle, die aus Gott sind, hören das Wort Gottes.""
• "Und dies ist die Botschaft, die wir von ihm gehört haben und euch verkündigen.""
• "Gott ist Licht und keinerlei Finsternis ist in ihm.""
• "Die Gnade des Herrn Jesus Christus und die Liebe Gottes und die Gemeinschaft des heiligen Geistes sei mit euch allen.""
• "Treu ist Gott, durch den ihr in die Gemeinschaft mit seinem Sohne Jesus Christus, unserem Herrn, berufen worden seid.""
• "Sie hielten aber beharrlich fest an der Lehre der Apostel.""
• "Wie am Anfang, so am Ende.""
• "Gott ruft, er beauftragt, er sendet, er offenbart, er zeigt die Zusammenhänge und er sorgt dafür, dass es weiter geht.""

PLACES

• The other part of our country Location of a gathering where brother Frank spoke and experienced a special blessing. Country: , Continent:
• Temple Referenced as a place where people worshiped God in the days of Jesus Christ. Country: , Continent:
• Synagogues Referenced as a place where people worshiped God in the days of Jesus Christ. Country: , Continent:
• Golgatha Referenced as the place of sacrifice and redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. Country: , Continent:

LOCATIONS

• Berlin Mentioned in the context of a journey taken by brother Frank. Country: , Continent:

PEOPLE

• Jesus Christ The Son of God, through whom God reveals Himself and restores fellowship with humanity.
• John An apostle who wrote about the importance of walking in truth and having fellowship with God.
• Paul An apostle who emphasized the importance of the fellowship of the Spirit and exhorted believers to be of one mind and have the same love.
• Peter Mentioned alongside John and Paul in reference to how people fare.
• Brother Branham A minister whose ministry and message are referenced in connection with the Word of the hour.
• Moses Mentioned in connection with the story of the golden calf and the people's impatience with God's timing.
• Aaron Mentioned in connection to those who had broken away.

ORGANIZATIONS

• Gemeinde des lebendigen Gottes Congregation of the living God

TESTIMONIES

• another part of our country Brother Frank mentions a recent trip to another part of the country where he experienced a great surprise and blessing, seeing many people who have not strayed from God's grace. He also mentions a brother requested to read a word. Brother Frank|A very good driver|Brethren from the whole country
• Brother Frank reflects on how people can claim to follow Brother Branham's ministry but fail to recognize God's continued work in the church. He uses the analogy of building a golden calf to describe those who deviate from God's path, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to the main body of believers.
• Brother Frank shares his feelings about preaching and his reliance on God's will, referencing Romans 11 to emphasize the irrevocability of God's calling.

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

• Gemeinschaft (Fellowship/Community) Damit auch ihr Gemeinschaft mit uns habt und die Gemeinschaft mit uns ist aber auch die Gemeinschaft mit dem Vater und seinem Sohne Jesus Christus.|Gemeinschaft mit Gott ist Gemeinschaft mit denen, die Gotteswort bringen, die Gotteswort hören, die Gotteswort glauben.|Die Gnade des Herrn Jesus Christus und die Liebe Gottes und die Gemeinschaft des heiligen Geistes sei mit euch allen.
• The Word of God Was wir gesehen und gehört haben, das verkündigen wir euch|Und dies ist die Botschaft, die wir von ihm gehört haben.|Gott ist Licht und keinerlei Finsternis ist in ihm.
• The Completed Work of Grace Ein vollendetes Werk der Gnade, der Erlösung, eine vollkommene Vergebung und Versöhnung hat Gott uns an einem einzigen Tage durch eine einzige Erlösungstat geschenkt.|Es waren tausende und aber tausende Opfer, aber dann kam das Opfer aller Opfer und danach brauchte nichts mehr geopfert zu werden.
• Remaining Steadfast in Truth Sie hielten aber beharrlich fest an der Lehre der Apostel.|Woher kommen all die verschiedenen Richtungen, das gesamte Unheil, die Verwirrung, woher kommt es alles? Weil Menschen von der ursprünglichen göttlichen Botschaft, von der wahren Lehre, von der Lehre der Apostel und Propheten abgewichen sind.
• Warning against Self-Reliance and Ungodly Influences Es ist ja die Zeit, in der sich viele selbstständig machen, aber genauso hört man irdisch von den Selbstständiggemachten, die dann Konkurs anmelden.|Und in dem Moment, wo wir ungeduldig werden, hat der Feind schon ein schönes Programm für uns.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

• Grace, Redemption, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation God has given us a complete work of grace and redemption, a perfect forgiveness and reconciliation, in a single day through a single act of redemption.
• Faith in God One must believe that God exists, listens, and answers prayers, approaching Him with respect and reverence.
• The Importance of God's Word God's word is essential, and the speaker testifies that nothing preached was not God's Word, reinforcing the importance of adhering to it.
• Community with God and Believers There is no possibility of having fellowship with God while excluding those who brought people back into fellowship with Him through the proclamation of the Word.
• The Danger of Self-Reliance Those who separate themselves from the main body of believers and the head (Christ) will eventually face spiritual bankruptcy.
• The Nature of True Community True community is divinely given, connected with the revelation of God's Word and will, and includes all true children of God in an intimate fellowship of the Spirit.
• The Importance of the Message The divine message is the revealed Word of God, which is planted in us so that divine life can come forth.
• Walking in the Light If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of His Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.
• Fellowship of the Spirit Fellowship of the Spirit involves being of one mind, having the same love, being in full accord, and striving for the same goal, with compassion and mercy.
• The Grace of Jesus Christ, the Love of God, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit Where the grace of Jesus Christ is revealed, the love of God is also revealed, and there is fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
• Communion with the Blood and Body of Christ The cup of blessing and the bread we break are the communion with the blood and body of Christ, signifying our unity as the body of Christ because we all share in the one bread.
• Steadfastness in the Doctrine of the Apostles Remaining steadfast in the doctrine of the apostles is essential to prevent the disruption of fellowship with God and with one another.
• The Four Elements of True Community The four things that make up the true community of believers are the teaching of the apostles, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayers.
• God's Sovereignty and Irrevocable Callings God is sovereign in His actions and decisions, and His callings are irrevocable.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

• Driving speed Brother Frank mentions being driven at 220 km/h and the duration of the trip from Berlin.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

• Bruder Branham gehört, haben gesehen, was Gott getan hat brother Frank mentions people who heard brother Branham and saw what God had done.

Short Summary

Brother Frank's sermon centers on the importance of genuine Christian fellowship, emphasizing that true communion with God necessitates fellowship with fellow believers who uphold the original Gospel message. He uses 1 John 1 and other scriptures to illustrate this, warning against those who create divisions and stray from the apostolic teachings.

Detailed Summary

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The Importance of Maintaining True Community with God and Fellow Believers

Takeaway: Genuine fellowship with God necessitates unity among believers who share the same faith and understanding of God's word.

Reasoning: Brother Frank emphasizes that a relationship with God cannot exist in isolation; it requires participation in the community of believers who have received and spread God's word. He uses the analogy of the body, where each member is essential for the whole to function. Separating oneself from this community breaks the chain of faith and results in a false sense of connection with God.

The Danger of Straying from the Original Gospel Message

Takeaway: It is crucial to remain steadfast in the original teachings of the apostles and prophets, avoiding deviations that lead to division and confusion within the community of faith.

Reasoning: Brother Frank warns against adopting alternative interpretations or messages that contradict the core tenets of the faith. He illustrates this with the example of those who, while claiming a relationship with God, rejected the central message of Christ, thus severing their connection to true community. He also uses the example of Aaron and the golden calf to show how impatience and a desire for immediate gratification can lead believers astray.

The Four Pillars of True Christian Community

Takeaway: A strong and unified community of faith is built upon four essential elements: adherence to the teachings of the apostles, fellowship among believers, partaking in the Lord's Supper, and fervent prayer.

Reasoning: Brother Frank identifies these four elements as the foundation of a thriving Christian community, drawing from Acts 2:42. He emphasizes that these practices are not merely rituals but essential components of a genuine relationship with God and one another.

SCRIPTURES

POWERFUL QUOTES

• ""Ein vollendetes Werk der Gnade, der Erlösung, eine vollkommene Vergebung und Versöhnung hat Gott uns an einem einzigen Tage durch eine einzige Erlösungstat geschenkt."""
• ""Es waren tausende und aber tausende Opfer, aber dann kam das Opfer aller Opfer und danach brauchte nichts mehr geopfert zu werden."""
• ""Wer zu ihm kommt, muss glauben, dass er da ist und dass er sich von denen, die ihn suchen, finden lässt. Wer zu ihm redet, muss glauben, dass er zuhört. Wer zu ihm betet, muss glauben, dass er erhört."""
• ""Gott hat doch eine Brücke zu uns geschlagen, einen Weg gebahnt. Und das müssen wir sehen."""
• ""Deshalb sagt auch die Schrift, wer an den Sohn Gottes glaubt, hat ewiges Leben, weil Gott als Geist eben unnahbar war."""
• ""Die Gemeinschaft der wahren Gotteskinder wird da geknöpft, wo Gottes Wort mit Wahrhaftigkeit verkündigt wird und wer meint, diejenigen, die Gott als Träger seines Wortes bestimmt hat, ausschalten zu können."""
• ""Gemeinschaft mit Gott ist Gemeinschaft mit denen, die Gotteswort bringen, die Gotteswort hören, die Gotteswort glauben. Also mit denen, die zur Gemeinde des lebendigen Gottes gehören."""
• ""Wie könnten wir am Ende etwas anderes verkündigen als das, was am Anfang verkündigt wurde."""
• ""Gott ruft, er beauftragt, er sendet, er offenbart, er zeigt die Zusammenhänge und er sorgt dafür, dass es weiter geht. Und es wird weiter gehen. Es wird weiter gehen, es wird aufwärts gehen."""
• ""Gott wird seine Sache nicht in einer Niederlage enden lassen. Er wird dafür sorgen, dass sein Sieg, der Sieg von Golgatha, offenbar wird."""
• ""Am Ende wird der große Triumph unseres Gottes offenbar werden."""
• ""Möge Gott mir, dir und uns allen und all denen, die seinen Namen aus reinem Herzen anrufen, Gnade schenken zu erkennen, dies ist die Zeit, diese Gemeinschaft mit Gott und die Gemeinschaft untereinander zu haben."""

LOCATIONS

• Berlin

TESTIMONIES

• Another part of our country Brother Frank states that it was a great surprise and blessing to see so many people and that not everything had deviated, but that people had the grace to find their way back or not forget what God had done for them. M|a|n|y| |p|e|o|p|l|e
• From Berlin to sermon location Brother Frank mentions having a good driver and that the trip from Berlin took 4.5 hours, including transit time. He also states that he wasn't afraid but was glad to be home. Brother Frank|a good driver
• Not specified A brother read 1 John 1:1-4 and testified that everything Brother Frank had said and preached was God's word. He also testified that Brother Frank had been involved from the beginning, witnessed God's work, and was personally commissioned by God to carry on this word. Brother Frank|a brother
• Not specified Brother Frank notes that these people had success, but it was due to organizational means, not divine origin. They claimed to have fellowship with God, but excluded the man who brought the word of the hour. Brother Frank|many people|Brother Branham
• Not specified Brother Frank uses this as an example of people losing patience and falling into their own wisdom, resulting in separation from God's work. Brother Frank|Aaron|Moses

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

• Communion with God and Believers Was wir gesehen und gehört haben, das verkündigen wir euch, damit ihr Gemeinschaft mit uns habt. Die Gemeinschaft mit uns ist aber zugleich auch die Gemeinschaft mit dem Vater und dem Sohne Jesus Christus.|Die Gemeinschaft der Gläubigen gewordenen, die Gemeinschaft der in die Wahrheit eingeführten, mit denen, die das Wort gebracht haben, zugleich mit Gott.|Gemeinschaft mit Gott ist Gemeinschaft mit denen, die Gotteswort bringen, die Gotteswort hören, die Gotteswort glauben.|Die Gnade des Herrn Jesus Christus und die Liebe Gottes und die Gemeinschaft des heiligen Geistes sei mit euch allen.
• The Importance of Maintaining True Doctrine Sie hielten aber beharrlich fest an der Lehre der Apostel.|Was die Gemeinschaft unterbricht sind fremde Lehren, weil fremde Lehren durch fremde Geister hervorgerufen werden.|Wenn wir nicht wollen, dass die Gemeinschaft untereinander und mit Gott unterbricht, dann müssen wir beharrlich, beständig in der Lehre der Apostel bleiben.
• The Danger of Self-reliance and Impatience Und in dem Moment, wo wir ungeduldig werden, hat der Feind schon ein schönes Programm für uns.|Menschen verlieren in Zeiten, in denen Heilsgeschichte gemacht wird. Die Geduld lösen sich von dem Werdegang Gottes und verfallen in eigene Klugheit, auf eigene Gedanken.|Es ist ja die Zeit, in der sich viele selbstständig machen, aber genauso hört man irdisch von den Selbstständiggemachten, die dann Konkurs anmelden.
• Brother Frank's Personal Testimony and Experience Und er sagte wörtlich, du bist von Anfang an dabei gewesen, du hast das Wirken Gottes miterlebt. Du hast gesehen, was Gott getan hat.|Wie viele haben, Bruder Branham gehört, haben gesehen, was Gott getan hat. Und sie gingen ihre eigenen Wege.|Ich komme ja immer nur und gehe, ohne mich mit Einzelnen dort zu befassen.
• The Four Marks of True Christian Fellowship Sie hielten aber beharrlich fest an der Lehre der Apostel, und an der Gemeinschaft, am Brechen des Brotes, an den gebeten.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

• The Atonement Brother Frank speaks about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as the ultimate sacrifice, rendering further sacrifices unnecessary for those who accept it.
• Faith in God Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith in God's presence, ability to hear prayers, and power to answer them, contrasting it with the limitations of human trust.
• God's Grace Brother Frank recounts a visit where he witnessed many people demonstrating God's grace, finding their way back to God or remembering His actions in their lives.
• Testimony and Witness Brother Frank highlights the significance of heartfelt testimonies about God's word and the impact of trials, emphasizing the strength found in shared faith.
• Communion with God Brother Frank discusses the importance of fellowship with God, emphasizing that true communion involves both the proclamation of God's word and fellowship among believers, connecting it to 1 John 1:1-5.
• The Importance of Community Brother Frank stresses the necessity of community among believers, stating that genuine fellowship with God cannot exist without fellowship with those who have brought others to God through the word. He uses the analogy of a body with many members to illustrate this point.
• The Danger of Isolation Brother Frank warns against spiritual isolation, comparing it to a broken chain and highlighting the consequences of separating from the main body of believers and the source of God's word.
• Living Faith vs. Empty Rituals Brother Frank contrasts living faith with empty religious rituals, emphasizing that God seeks a living relationship, not mere outward forms of worship.
• The Necessity of Following God's Revelation Brother Frank underscores the importance of following God's continuous revelation, warning against those who stop following God's unfolding plan and create their own paths.
• The Golden Calf Brother Frank uses the story of the golden calf (Exodus 32) as a cautionary tale against impatience and the dangers of creating substitutes for God's true word and guidance.
• The Importance of Perseverance Brother Frank encourages perseverance in faith, urging believers to remain steadfast in their commitment to God's word and community.
• The Four Pillars of True Community Brother Frank identifies four elements of genuine Christian community: adherence to the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, partaking in the Lord's Supper, and prayer.
• The Unity of Believers Brother Frank emphasizes the unity of believers, highlighting that those who are born of God share a common origin and essence, despite outward differences.
• God's Unchanging Word Brother Frank asserts that God's word remains consistent from beginning to end, emphasizing that the message proclaimed at the beginning should also be proclaimed at the end.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

• Brother Frank's trip Brother Frank mentions a recent trip from Berlin, lasting 4.5 hours, and expresses relief at arriving home safely.