About Author: John Kodiyil

Introduction How can we make god’s Word come to pass? How can we make it WORK? this was the problem that was pressing upon my heart and mind during the winter months of 1953. As mentioned in our previous chapters, we had experienced seasons of great blessing in our ministry. Yet I was to face another crisis – another period of dissatisfaction and feeling utterly inadequate and frustrated. Again and again I would read the startling promises and declarations in the Word of God concerning us as believers –...

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(Chapter 2 - The Key Of The Authority Of Believer) OUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST Because we are declared by God to be in Christ, all that is said concerning Christ is said also concerning us. In eulogizing Christ, the Father eulogizes (says very complimentary things about) us in Christ. 1. Authority Over The Power Of The Enemy. Christ has all authority (Matt 28:18). Therefore we have authority (Luke 10:19). “Behold, I give unto you power [authority] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power [ability to...

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(Chapter 2 - The Key Of The Authority Of Believer) OUR UNION WITH CHRIST Apart from Christ we are dead in trespasses and sins. However, God calls upon us to picture (envision) ourselves as being in His Son. He then asks us to believe that we are crucified with Him, buried with Him, and raised with Him. This union of the believer with Christ is seen in two aspects: our legal position (as a relative of His) and our vital indwelling. 1. Our Legal Position 1. This is our...

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