Charles Cooper Kingdom Alive

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

The Gospel of God: The Great Separation
Question: Will there be negative consequences for unfaithful disciples?

The Gospel of God:

Is the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in Sovereign Power.

Judgment vs. Deliverance

Repentance vs. Faith

The failure to recognize the distinction between the GG and the GC results in interpretation errors concerning the eschatological end.

There is going to be a great Separation! At the Eschatological End: Wheat vs. Weeds; Good Tree vs...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

The Gospel of God: The Great Separation

Question: Will there be negative consequences for unfaithful disciples?

The Gospel of God:

Is the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in Sovereign Power.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ:

Is the promise of spiritual salvation through faith in the atonement sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Judgment vs. Deliverance

Repentance vs. Faith

The failure to recognize the distinction between the GG and the GC results in errors...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold

Gospel of God: the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in sovereign power.

Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee...From that time, Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matt 4:12, 17

A baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 3:3

What was John PROMISING?

This verse may seem to be simple, but it is p...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold

The Gospel of God: the promise of the eschatological permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in sovereign power.  [Jude 14-15]

Mark 1:14-15 – The Three Pillars of the Gospel of God

Repentance is God's requirement for both sinners and saints to escape the temporal judgment of God.

In summary, repentance is for believers and unbelievers. It can occur before or aft...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold 

The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold

εἰσέρχομαι: a--move into; b—happen; c—begin; d--begin to experience

Luke 7:1; Romans 5:12; Luke 9:46; and Luke 22:40

“It is necessary to go through many hardships to participate in the sovereign administration of God.”  Acts 14:22 (COOP)

Matthew 25:20-21

The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. See, I’ve earned five more talents.’ “His master sai...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

"How to Enter the Sovereign Administration of God"

Multiple Conditionalities to Enter the Kingdom of God:

1. Suffer to Enter it - Acts 14:21-22

2. Lose it - Matthew 21:43

3. Difficult/Rich - Mark 10:23

4. Inherit it - I Corinthians 6:9

5. Worthy to Enter it - 2 Thes 1:5

6. Born of Water/Spirit - John 3:5

7. Must Seek it - Matthew 6:33

To Receive the Righteousness of God – Faith

The Kingdom of God is not Equal to Salvation

One Can: 1. Enter; 2. Re...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

"Understanding the Gospel from God the Father"

Mark 1:14-15 [7.9.23]

The Kingdom of God: Realm vs. Rule

The Sovereign Administration of God

Jude 1:1-5 – the physical manifestation of God

Vv. 14b-15

“Look! The Lord comes with tens of thousands of his holy ones (1) to execute judgment on all and (2) to convict all the ungodly concerning all the ungodly acts that they have done in an ungodly way, and concerning all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said against him.”

Revelation 14:6-7 -- The...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

"Understanding the Gospel from God the Father"

Mark 1:14-15 [7.2.23]

What Time is It? – The Year of God's Jubilee

Luke 3:3

Luke 24:44-49

What is the Kingdom of God?

Kingdom (Greek: βασιλεία): Realm or Reign?

Kingly Rule – reign, rule, sovereignty, kingly power

Sovereign Administration – join the Biden Administration.

Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Luke 16:16

The Law and the Prophe...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

"What is the Good News of God"

Mark 1:14-15 [6.25.23]

The Good News of God: "The time is fulfilled" (Πεπλήρωται ὁ καιρὸς)

Mark 1:15a (CSB)

ὁ καιρὸς : time; period of time, moment; Opportunity

Horst Robert Balz and Gerhard Schneider, (Grand Rapids, Mich.:Eerdmans, 1990), 232.

Luke 16:14-16

What Time Is It? Luke 4:16-19

Four Peculiarities:

Tae Hun Kim

Luke’s account of Jesus' sermon at a synagogue in his hometown Nazareth on a sabbath has been discussed at length. It has been widely...

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce)

"The Gospel of God"

Mark 1:14-15

After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Mark 1:14-15 (CSB)

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 (CSB)

τοῦ εὐαγγελίου = __________________________.

I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from him who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—no...

Disciples Disciple

"The Gospel of God"

The Focus of Christ's Pre-Easter

Message and Ministry

Matthew 28:16-20: Make Disciples vs. Make Converts

The Great Commission is not ____________!

John F. MacArthur is incorrect!

Jesus Gave Four Explicit Predictions of Death:

The Gospel of Christ – Pre-Easter Emphasis

The Jews Never Expected the Messiah to Die!

John 12:1, 12, 27-34

Psalm 89:36-37

2 Samuel 7:13

Isaiah 9:7

Luke 1:33

The...

The Gospel of Christ

Four Prophetic Predictions

Prediction One:

Matthew 16:21-23, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-25

Conclusions:   1. Six months before his death.

                        2. First time the Twelve ____________.

                        3. Only the Twelve __________________.

Prediction Two:

Matthew 17:22-23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:43b-45

Conclusions:         1. The Twelve were _______________.

                              2. The Twelve were silenced.

                              3. God prevented their ______________.

                              4. Two months before his death.

Third Prediction:

Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34

Conclusions:   1. Two Weeks Before ___________.

                        2. Most Details Given.

Fourth Prediction:

Matthew 26:1-2, Mark 14:1-2

Conclusions:   1. Two Days Before His Death.

                        2. No REASON

What's the Difference:

The Gospel of God

Vs

The Gospel of Christ?

Mark 1:1   vs. Mark 1:14-15

The Good News of the Kingdom of God – Luke 4:40-44; 9:1-2

7 Conditions or Traits to Enter the Kingdom of God

A______________________________

B______________________________

C______________________________

D______________________________

E______________________________

F______________________________

G______________________________

What the Kingdom of God is NOT!

The Gospel of Christ – Matthew 16:21-23

From then on, Jesus began to point out to his disciples that h...

The Kingdom of God cannot equal spiritual salvation because salvation is by faith alone, but the New Testament lists seven conditions to enter the kingdom of God. If you need proof of this claim, then listen as we examine the Scriptures.

The Gospel of Christ is the message of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin so that a person can go to heaven when he or she dies. This is the popular way of saying it. Yet, Matthew, Mark, and Luke are far more concerned about the Gospel of God. Listen as I develop the biblical basis for this claim.

Confusion about the relationship between works and salvation comes from a misunderstanding about the Gospel of God and the Gospel of Christ. If one does not understand the difference, he or she will certainly not understand many passages in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and some parts of John. The Gospel of God is the core of the message of Jesus Christ.

Abraham is the biblical portrait of salvation by faith - Genesis 15:6 reports, "and he (Abram) believed the Lord and he (God) counted it to him as righteousness. Is it any wonder that people continued to be confused about how to "get" saved. Believing what the Word of God says is the cure for this problem. We again turn our attention to Paul's commentary on the faith of Abraham.

After 2000 years, the Church remains confused about the relationship between works and salvation. To receive salvation, some believe a person must work to get it. Others believe works are necessary to keep salvation. Still, there are others who believe works are necessary to prove one has salvation. None of these conclusions are correct. Works are directly tied to sanctification, which is a rewards issue and not salvation.

In this session, we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, by looking at our Lord's promise to those who live a life that can be characterized as clean-hearted. The clean-hearted people will have a reward worthy of their devoted service - they will see God. How is this possible given that God is invisible? Listen as I explain.

Matthew 5:7 continues our Lord's emphasis on the "ways" of life that ensure God the Father will commend. I call the Beatitudes the Commendables. These are the types of people God the Father will publicly commend at the Bema Seat Judgment. There is nothing more important than to be found faithful before God. This is another lifestyle that God will find pleasing: merciful.

As Jesus continues to discuss those who can count on God's commendation, we look at those who hunger and thirst for righteousness or justice. There are those who have a deep sense longing for God to be respected and honored in his creation as he should be. Men abuse God's grace, love, and mercy and take his mercy for granted. They use his name in vain. Those who hate this behavior will one day be honored by God. Matthew 5:6 contains this promise.

Jesus promises in Matthew 5:5 that God, the Father will reward all of those who decide to live their lives in a way that speaks to meekness at the Bema Seat Judgment. This is a person who does not fight back with those who take advantage of his or her way of life. Gentle, mild, meek are several ways to describe this person. God's reward is worth the effort.

As we continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, today we focus on Matthew 5:4. Jesus includes mourners among those who will receive special commendation by God the Father. Disciples who have a longing for the relief that Christ will bring with him when he returns. Those whose sufferings are not removed before death. Those who faithfully follow God's commands while suffering physically, mentally, socially. God will console them with his mercy at the resurrection.

Matthew 5:3 promises those who choose to suffer for the Kingdom of God by giving away the things of this world will receive a reward worthy of their sacrifice. Listen as we talk about "the Poor in Spirit."

Unfortunately, the word "Blessed" misleads most readers of Matthew's sermon on the mount. "Happy," "fortunate," or "blessed," does not convey the sense the Lord Jesus intended. In this life, there is nothing happy, fortunate, or blessed about suffering. Rather, Jesus is looking to the next life when how you lived in this life will really matter.

What the Bible teaches about "rewards" is confusing to a lot of people. Others have oversimplified the matter to the point of nonsense. Yet, it is the most critical doctrine a believer must understand after salvation by grace. Listen as I try to help you understand this critical teaching of the New Testament.

Cooper apologizes for incorrect teaching about "Grace." Sets the record straight. Grace in salvation is not the same as grace in sanctification!

Six times in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his disciples about rewards. Instead of doing deeds to be praised by men which ensures you will have no reward with God, Jesus commands us to live to receive praise from God. Mathew, the gospel of rewards, has a sobering message for us today!

The nature of the people Jesus describes as citizens of his coming Kingdom rule are not your typical everyday run of mill folk. In fact, they are the opposite of what the world describes as successful people. Strive to be the people Christ wants you to be and you will be happy with his commendation, exaltation, and Honoration when his kingdom comes. Otherwise, you may be shocked and very disappointed at your disposition at the judgment seat of Christ.

To properly understand the Sermon on the Mount, you must understand what is a disciple and what was the meaning of the term 2000 years ago when Jesus began his ministry.

In this episode we look at the fundamental difference between the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of John. Matthew is concerned about the Gospel of God. John is focused on the Gospel of Christ. Do you understand the difference?

Even if you don't understand, you do want to reign with Christ in his kingdom. However, it is not automatic. You have got to earn it!

The Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew is the best summary of what a person needs to do to participate in the Sovereign Administration of God. If you want reign with Christ in his coming kingdom you must earn it! The Sermon on the Mount tells you how to do it!