THE GLORIOUS CHURCH: THE UNPARALLELED ARMY – Is The CHURCH of God In Christ Jesus Stead!
“And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. HOLY FATHER, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast GIVEN me, THAT THEY MAY BE ONE, AS WE ARE. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled . . . SANCTIFY (SET APART) them through thy TRUTH: thy WORD is TRUTH” John 17:11-12, 17.
The GLORIOUS Church is an UNPARALLELED ARMY — being the CHURCH of God in Christ Jesus’ stead; and is born of the Holy Spirit of God, rooted and grounded in the WORD of God.
The GLORIOUS Church is the splendour of God’s glory in humanity and is structured by the design of God in faith, and fashioned and polished in the similitude of God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS, in His graciousness and gracefulness in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. [John 17:17; Acts 20:32; Hebrews 11:3; Psalm 144:11-12]
For the GLORIOUS Church is fashioned and polished to be an unparalleled army of God’s intent, by being founded and grounded on God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ Jesus’ stead.
Meaning, in this GLORIOUS Church, there is no room for PERVERSION, DISTORTION, PRETENCE, ENVY, CONTENTION, SCHISM, COUNTERFEIT, ADULTERATION, FALSEHOOD and such like.
Certainly there may be groups and sects of infiltrators who are RAVENING WOLVES IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING, MINISTERS OF DARKNESS appearing as ANGELIC MINISTERS OF LIGHT, and the ENEMY and his cohorts taking the nature of “A LION” — not “THE LION” — thereby, in contrast, appearing as “A ROARING LION” seeking to find a weak spot in the GLORIOUS Church to devour as prey. But not as “THE LION” of the tribe of Judah who has prevailed and triumphed for the GLORIOUS Church in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen.
There may be many “A LION”, but there is only one “THE LION”, who is the Head of the GLORIOUS Church — in the person of our Redeemer, Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. [Matthew 7:15; Revelation 5:5-10; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Philippians 1:15-18; Galatians 1:6-9; Jude 1:3-4]
The GLORIOUS Church as an unparalleled army is authentic and clothed with the NATURE of God — which is HOLINESS.
Meaning, as the CHURCH of God in Christ Jesus, the GLORIOUS Church is HOLY and HOLINESS befits it in every ramification of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus’ stead; having the Spirit of HOLINESS which is the NATURE of God, without controversy and disputations. [1 Timothy 3:16]
And as GLORIOUS in HOLINESS, it cannot be LESS GLORIOUS or MORE GLORIOUS in holiness — for in the sphere of God in Christ Jesus there is no distinction and classification. It is only HOLINESS.
It is natured, nurtured, cherished, and kept without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, for the splendour of the Lord God in Christ Jesus.
For the GLORIOUS Church is you, the individual, and the local and universal Body of Christ Jesus, described as members of HIS BODY, of HIS FLESH, and of HIS BONES. [Ephesians 5:25-33; Romans 1:1-7]
Hence, Apostle Paul, in his writings to the Ephesian Church, compared the Church’s relationship with Christ Jesus as Head to the husband-and-wife relationship — for beauty, purity, glory, splendour, fabulousness, gorgeousness, loveliness, purposefulness and such like.
He then emphasized the essence of the Church being GLORIOUS and worthily worthy and acceptable in service, as a bride waiting for her Bridegroom, who is Christ Jesus — our Saviour and Lord.
The GLORIOUS Church as an UNPARALLELED ARMY — the Church of God in Christ Jesus — is as indescribable, invincible, incomprehensible, and incomparable, just as the Head of the Church — our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. [Ephesians 5:25-33]
It is my utmost delight and PRAYER that our God will inspire you, reveal to you, and empower you even more beyond this writ, of who you ARE in Him, in Christ Jesus’ stead — as a GLORIOUS CHURCH that He is building to be without spot and wrinkle, awaiting the coming of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. [Matthew 16:13-20/AMP]
MARANATHA! OH COME LORD JESUS!!
SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK ACCORDINGLY!!
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a GLORIOUS CHURCH, NOT HAVING SPOT, OR WRINKLE, OR ANY SUCH THING; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but NOURISHETH and CHERISHETH IT, EVEN AS THE LORD THE CHURCH: 30 for we ARE MEMBERS of his BODY, of his FLESH, and of his BONES. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I SPEAK CONCERNING CHRIST AND THE CHURCH. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she REVERENCE her husband” Ephesians 5:25-33
“For such are FALSE apostles, deceitful workers, TRANSFORMING themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into AN ANGEL OF LIGHT. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his MINISTERS also be TRANSFORMED as the MINISTERS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS; whose end shall be according to their works” Ephesians 11:13-15.
“Some indeed PREACH Christ even of ENVY and STRIFE; and some also of GOOD WILL: 16 the one PREACH Christ of CONTENTION, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 but the other of LOVE, knowing that I am set for the DEFENCE of THE GOSPEL. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in PRETENCE, or in TRUTH, Christ is PREACHED; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice” Philippians 1:15-18.
“Beware of FALSE prophets, which come to you in SHEEP’S CLOTHING, but INWARDLY they are RAVENING WOLVES” Matthew 7:15.
“Be SOBER, be VIGILANT; because your ADVERSARY the devil, as A ROARING LION, walketh about, SEEKING whom he may DEVOUR: 9 whom RESIST STEDFAST IN THE FAITH, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” 1 Peter 5:8-11.
“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto ANOTHER GOSPEL: 7 which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would PERVERT THE GOSPEL of Christ. 8 But though we, or an ANGEL from heaven, PREACH any OTHER GOSPEL unto you than that which we have PREACHED unto you, let him be ACCURSED. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man PREACH any OTHER GOSPEL unto you than that ye have RECEIVED, let him be ACCURSED” Galatians 1:6-9.
“And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDA, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. 6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. 7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. 8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden VIALS FULL OF ODOURS, WHICH ARE THE PRAYERS OF SAINTS. 9 And they SUNG A NEW SONG, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of EVERY KINDRED, AND TONGUE, AND PEOPLE, AND NATION; 10 and hast made us unto our God KINGS and PRIESTS: and we shall REIGN on the earth” Revelation 5:5-10.
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power, according to THE SPIRIT OF HOLINESS, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 by whom we have received grace and apostleship, for OBEDIENCE TO THE FAITH among all nations, for his name: 6 among whom are ye also THE CALLED of Jesus Christ: 7 to all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” Romans 1:1-7.
“And now, brethren, I COMMEND you to God, and to THE WORD OF HIS GRACE, which is able to BUILD you up, and to GIVE you an INHERITANCE among all them which are SANCTIFIED (SET APART)” Acts 20:32.
SUMMARY:
This message is a prophetic declaration of the identity, nature, and destiny of THE GLORIOUS CHURCH — the UNPARALLELED ARMY of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. She is born of the Spirit, founded on Truth and Righteousness, clothed in Holiness, and kept without spot or wrinkle for Christ her Bridegroom.
KEY POINTS
- THE IDENTITY AND FOUNDATION OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
Born of God — She is born of the Holy Spirit of God, rooted and grounded in the WORD of God [John 17:17; Acts 20:32].
Sanctified and United — Jesus prayed: “HOLY FATHER, keep… those whom thou hast GIVEN me, THAT THEY MAY BE ONE, AS WE ARE… SANCTIFY them through thy TRUTH: thy WORD is TRUTH” [John 17:11,17].
Splendour of God’s Glory — Structured by God’s design in faith, fashioned in grace and BLESSEDNESS [Psalm 144:11-12; Hebrews 11:3].
Founded on Righteousness — There is no room for PERVERSION, DISTORTION, PRETENCE, ENVY, CONTENTION, SCHISM, COUNTERFEIT, ADULTERATION, FALSEHOOD.
- THE GLORIOUS CHURCH IS AN UNPARALLELED ARMY
Authentic and Holy — Clothed with the NATURE of God which is HOLINESS [1 Timothy 3:16]. She is HOLY in every ramification of life.
No Degrees in Holiness — As GLORIOUS in HOLINESS, she cannot be less glorious or more glorious. In God’s sphere it is only HOLINESS — without spot, wrinkle, or blemish [Ephesians 5:27].
You Are the Church — The GLORIOUS Church is you the individual, and the local and universal Body of Christ — “members of HIS BODY, of HIS FLESH, and of HIS BONES” [Ephesians 5:30; Romans 1:1-7].
- THE HEAD OF THE ARMY: “THE LION” OF JUDAH
Many “a lion” but One “THE LION” — The enemy comes as “A ROARING LION” seeking to devour [1 Peter 5:8], and there are RAVENING WOLVES IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING and MINISTERS OF DARKNESS appearing as ANGELIC MINISTERS OF LIGHT [Matthew 7:15; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15].
But Christ Prevails — There is only ONE “THE LION” of the tribe of JUDAH who has prevailed and triumphed [Revelation 5:5]. He is the Head of the GLORIOUS Church — our Redeemer, Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ.
Warning against false gospels — “though we, or an ANGEL from heaven, PREACH any OTHER GOSPEL… let him be ACCURSED” [Galatians 1:8-9]. Even preaching of ENVY, STRIFE, and CONTENTION must be discerned [Philippians 1:15-16].
- THE BRIDE AND THE BRIDEGROOM RELATIONSHIP
Christ’s Love for the Church — “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might SANCTIFY and CLEANSE it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a GLORIOUS CHURCH, NOT HAVING SPOT, OR WRINKLE, OR ANY SUCH THING” [Ephesians 5:25-27].
Purpose: To NOURISH and CHERISH her [Ephesians 5:29] until she is presented as holy, without blemish.
Mystery: “I SPEAK CONCERNING CHRIST AND THE CHURCH” [Ephesians 5:32]. The marriage picture reveals beauty, purity, glory, and purposefulness.
- THE DESTINY OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
Redeemed and Royal — Christ “hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of EVERY KINDRED, AND TONGUE, AND PEOPLE, AND NATION; 10 and hast made us unto our God KINGS and PRIESTS: and we shall REIGN on the earth” [Revelation 5:9-10].
Built by the Word of Grace — “I COMMEND you to God, and to THE WORD OF HIS GRACE, which is able to BUILD you up, and to GIVE you an INHERITANCE among all them which are SANCTIFIED” [Acts 20:32].
Awaiting the Bridegroom — She is being prepared, kept, and nurtured for the coming of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ.
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT
- Unity & Sanctification: “THAT THEY MAY BE ONE… SANCTIFY them through thy TRUTH” [John 17:11,17]
- Discernment: Beware FALSE prophets, FALSE apostles, ANOTHER GOSPEL [Matthew 7:15; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Galatians 1:6-9]
- Spiritual Warfare: “Be SOBER, be VIGILANT; because your ADVERSARY the devil, as A ROARING LION, walketh about, SEEKING whom he may DEVOUR: 9 whom RESIST STEDFAST IN THE FAITH” [1 Peter 5:8-9]
- Holiness & Glory: “THE SPIRIT OF HOLINESS” [Romans 1:4] — “GLORIOUS CHURCH, NOT HAVING SPOT, OR WRINKLE” [Ephesians 5:27]
CALL TO ACTION
- KNOW WHO YOU ARE — You are part of THE GLORIOUS CHURCH, an UNPARALLELED ARMY. You are born of the Spirit, washed by the Word, and clothed in Holiness.
- STAND ON TRUTH AND RIGHTEOUSNESS — Reject perversion, falsehood, and counterfeit. Be founded and grounded on God’s Word.
- BE VIGILANT — Resist “A ROARING LION” and false ministers. Test every doctrine. Stand steadfast in the faith [1 Peter 5:9].
- WALK IN HOLINESS — Present yourself without spot or wrinkle. Let the Spirit of HOLINESS govern your life, marriage, ministry, and service.
- LIVE AS A BRIDE AWAITING HER BRIDEGROOM — Be nourished by the Word, cherished by Christ, and ready for His coming.
PRAYER & DECLARATION:
It is my delight and PRAYER that God will INSPIRE you, REVEAL to you, and EMPOWER you to walk in the fullness of who you ARE in Him — as THE GLORIOUS CHURCH that He is building.
REV. CHUKIE MORSI
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